It's all about the light. I know we say it over and over but these pictures from the portfolio of photographer Hector Sanchez prove it. These are wonderful rooms that don't need the glare of the spotlight to shine. I think the blue undertones that Hector captures in his shots are beautiful. Cool and elegant. Speaking of cool and elegant how about that lounging nook in the bathroom! Indulgent. Don't miss the cool apartment with plenty of retro touches including globes and a clever wardrobe arrangement after the jump.

Speaking of the 3rd row, does anybody know anything about the black leather chair and ottoman? If this is something I should know, sorry! I am never good at remembering chair names. But I saw it and thought it'd be perfect for my husband!

Honestly, I felt a bit squashed by a lot of these pics. In for instance: Tiny table, two chairs, a dozen globes. Or: Fireplace, wide doorway, chair w/ottoman couch, large map, cabinet. Both in narrow vertical shots. Squash. I love the colors, the light is handled beautifully, there isn't a feeling of over-arrangement, really -- the photographer has a beatiful eye (and wonderful rooms to work with) and puts across the full sensation of the room. Just in a fashion that takes some getting used to. Like Picasso! After all, who looked at two eyes sitting on the same side of a profile and said, "Yes, that's just how I picture people!" I really love the way light washes across the scenery.